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Former Eagles Owner Buys Full City Block in Miami
Former Philadelphia Eagles owner Norman Braman, the billionaire car dealer who spent his early years in West Chester before moving to Cobbs Creek, now owns an entire block in Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood, writes Brian Bandell for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Braman, 89, recently acquired the Fight Club Miami building located at 106 and 120 N.E.…
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Federal Donuts is Changing its Name, and Expanding to Las Vegas
As it embarks on a new period of growth, Philadelphia-based Federal Donuts will be opening its first location outside the region in 2024, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Early next year, Federal Donuts will be opening a new location inside the food court of Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa in Las Vegas,…
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Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee and Books in Germantown Provides a Space to Elevate the Voices of the Black Community
Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee and Books in Germantown provides underserved communities with a wide selection of good books and serves great coffee to match, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29. The store was named in honor of owner Marc Lamont Hill’s uncle Bobbie. “His actual uncle Bobbie is the person that introduced him to reading, and…
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New Pollinator Project Nets Pennsylvania Turnpike Diamond Award in Environmental Engineering
The American Council of Engineering Companies of Pennsylvania recently recognized Pennsylvania Turnpike’s Pollinator Habitat Pilot Project with the Diamond Award in Environmental Engineering, writes Steve Marroni for the Stories from the Turnpike. The program, which was implemented in partnership with McCormack Taylor, created valuable habitats for bees, moths, butterflies, and other pollinating insects. “It’s very…
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New North Penn School District Vending Machine Program Promotes a Love of Literacy
Vending machines in the North Penn School District don’t all just cater to kids’ munchies. One recently installed at A.M. Kulp Elementary School has books for purchase, writes Terra Sullivan for CBS Philadelphia. Students use coins they receive for good behavior to pick a new book from the machine stocked with books written for students…
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Grant Money Could Be On the Way To Hundreds of Philadelphia Small Businesses
As COVID-19 relief money runs out, hundreds of small business owners in Philadelphia could be getting some grant money, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. Minority-owned businesses operating in lower-income communities will be prioritized to get grants between $2,500 and $10,000 each. The Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance grant program, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of…
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Penn Vet School, Nobel Prize Winner Dr. Drew Weissman, Collaborate On New mRNA Initiative
A new initiative has been launched at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine to accelerate the development of mRNA-based vaccines and therapies for animals, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The mRNA Research Initiative is being aided by Dr. Drew Weissman who, along with Dr. Katalin Karikó, won the 2023 Nobel…
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2 Self-Taught Philadelphia Designers Launch Thriving Businesses in Adaptive Apparel
Nancy Connor and Johnny Goodwin Jr., both Philadelphia-based self-taught designers, have launched thriving businesses in adaptive apparel, a growing niche field, writes Lynette Hazelton for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Connor started to get interested in adaptive apparel to help her father, who had to tone down his usual fashion flair when he went into assisted living.…
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Penn State Abington Presents One-Woman Performance of ‘Heart Ripped Out Twice and So Can You!’
Penn State Abington invites the community to a free performance of the acclaimed show “Heart Ripped Out Twice and So Can You!” by Actor, Writer, and Director Linnea Bond on Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 7 PM. Bond describes “Heart Ripped Out Twice” as a comedy, mostly, about pain. She uses her raw honesty to drive a…
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Are You Chasing Magic Bullets or Transforming Your Mindset for Success? Unveiling the Key to Achieving Exciting Goals
After years of working with many clients to help them achieve their goals, the most common mistake I see people make is trying to find a magic bullet for better results without first changing their thinking. Only by transforming your mindset and emotional state can you take new action leading to new habits that will…
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Horsham Native Is Man Behind Donald Trump’s $399 Shoe Drop
The first person Donald Trump thanked after he took the stage at Philadelphia’s Sneaker Con last week to announce his signature shoe was Horsham native Chase Young, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 28-year-old’s company consulted on the launch of the $399 former president’s sneakers that sold out within minutes of going…
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Wawa Reworks Food Options in Places Where the Hoagie’s Not King
There are places in the United States where the hoagie does not rule supreme. Wawa’s been adapting to that fact as it realigns its menu for its non-Pennsylvania and non-New Jersey stores, writes Angela L. Pagan for Quartz. This realignment is vital as Wawa continues expanding in places like Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina,…
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Neumann University to Host Autism Resource Fair, Police Training
Neumann University is hosting a neurodiversity and autism resource fair, including training for local law enforcement officers, on Saturday, March 16, from 10 AM. to 3 PM in the Bruder Life Center. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees will learn about the support available from organizations that work with and for…
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Penn’s New Chief Innovation Officer Aims To Expand Innovation Across the University
John Swartley, the University of Pennsylvania’s first chief innovation officer, has been tasked with finding faculty research that has commercial potential, writes Tom Avril for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Swartley is well familiar with that challenge, considering that his new job is basically a broader version of his old one. He has served as managing director…
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SEPTA Rolls Out Multi-Rider SEPTA Key Feature
As of Monday, Feb. 26, SEPTA Key Card users will be able to pay fares for up to five riders with a single card, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. For instance, riders who may want to pay the fares of out-of-town visitors with several taps of one SEPTA Key card can do so. This…
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Winnie’s Manayunk Expands Footprint With New Market on Main Street
Winnie’s Manayunk has opened a new grab-and-go market on Main Street, writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice. “We are thrilled to expand our presence in Manayunk with Main Street Market,” Winnie Clowry, owner and CEO of Winnie’s, said in a press release. The new Main Street Market by Winnie’s offers a curated selection of freshly prepared…
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A Small Bookshop on Lansdale’s Main Street is a Hub for Black Culture and History
When author Shaykh Anwar Muhammad moved to the Lansdale area, one of the first things he noticed was that there was a dearth of places to learn Black culture and history, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. To fill that need in the community, in 2017 he opened his own small bookshop specializing in Black literature…
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Philadelphia Flight to Qatar Clocked 1 of the Highest Speeds on Record
An American Airlines plane leaving Philadelphia International Airport Saturday clocked one of the highest speeds on record at 840 mph, accelerated by powerful 265-mile-per-hour winds, writes Megan Cerullo for CBS News, as reported at msn.com. American Airlines Flight 120 from Philadelphia to Doha, Qatar, arrived 27 minutes early because of its high airspeed. The wind…
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